Feasting for the Fast: Mardi Gras and its Catholic roots with Colleen Dulle


Author: Katie Prejean McGrady February 17, 2026 Duration: 25:16
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Feasting for the Fast: Mardi Gras and its Catholic roots with Colleen Dulle

Fat Tuesday leads to Ash Wednesday. They're connected, and not just because you need to eat less after indulging on Mardi Gras. There's a rich history -- rooted in Catholicism -- to the Carnival season. Katie sits down with America Media's Colleen Dulle to talk all things Louisiana Mardi Gras.


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